SEND HER YOUR LOVE

07.06.2017 12:12PM

Send her your love/With a dozen rosesMake sure that she knows it/ With a flower from your heart

Stevie Wonder is by far one of the best songwriters/artists alive. He has over 25 Grammy awards and is praised by artists of all genres and backgrounds. This song in particular, I feel shows the genius that is Stevie Wonder. The King of Pop called him the King of Melody, and this song showcases why.

While the lyrics are simple, a call to lovers to be more open with their affection and love to their partners, the message is more clearly showcased through the melody and music.

The music with its classical guitars, Rhodes, and soft background vocals has a way of putting the listener in a relaxed, romantic state. The harmonica solo towards the end also helps to bring out the emotion of the song. “Send One Your Love” like many of the other songs in Mr. Wonder’s discography, transports you to another place. It’s easy to put on headphones, sit back and get lost in his music.

The main theme of the song is true as well. In this day and age, many people are complaining about the lack of “real love” anymore. They complain that people are too fixated on sex and social media, and everyday there are posts where people are tagging the simplest gestures like “taking a girl to McDonalds” as #relationshipgoals. I think we could all learn from this song. How greater of a society would we be if we all were open with each other and showed and told each other that we loved them? I think it would be pretty WONDERful ;).